THE award-winning kick.

Michael Willson’s game-changing photo of Tayla Harris from Round 7 of the AFLW season has been recognised at the Women in Sport Photo Action Awards.

Winning the ‘Professional’ category, the photo of Carlton’s No.7 was one which captured the key forward well and truly in full flight.

The iconic photo of Tayla Harris. (Photo: Michael Willson)

Louise Evans, the Communications Director of Women Sport Australia, said the image “perfectly captures the essence of women in sport performing at the highest level”.

“"It takes you into the mindset of AFLW player Tayla Harris and on a journey of skill, athleticism, power and determination,” Evans said.

“It captures that sweet moment in sport when everything falls into place, when amid all the drama and noise an athlete executes the perfect play. It’s beautiful, inspirational and a memorable winner.”